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HealthOp Solutions lists this Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Clinical Research - Chandler, AZ opportunity in chandler, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Clinical Research - Chandler, AZ
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Clinical Research) - Chandler, AZ
We are looking for an NP or PA with clinical research experience who wants to spend their week inside Phase 1 trials — evaluating and managing trial patients, serving as a Sub-Investigator, and working shoulder to shoulder with a research team in gastroenterology and hepatology — on a Monday through Thursday four-day schedule.
Overview & Highlights:
Location: Chandler, AZ — East Valley of the Phoenix metro
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week, Monday through Thursday. No regularly scheduled Friday shift.
Employment Type: Full-time, exempt, direct hire
Compensation: $130,000 – $155,000 per year, depending on experience
Focus: Phase 1 clinical research, hepatology, and gastroenterology
Reports To: VP of Research
Sign-On / Relocation: Available for eligible candidates
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; HSA plan options with employer contribution; 4 weeks of PTO; 5 days of sick time; 7 company holidays plus 2 half-days; CME budget and CME time off; 401(k) with 6% company match; short- and long-term disability coverage; shared company vehicles for required business travel
Location & Logistics:
Work Environment: On-site Phase 1 clinical research and specialty patient care setting
Coverage Model or Hours: Monday through Thursday, four 10-hour shifts; no regularly scheduled Friday shift
Reporting Structure: Reports to the VP of Research
Travel: No routine travel required; occasional interoffice travel may be requested, with a company vehicle or mileage reimbursement provided
On-Call: Participation in the NP/PA call rotation as applicable
About the Opportunity / A Day in the Life:
This is a specialized role for an NP or PA who already understands clinical research and wants a real seat at the table in Phase 1 work. You will see both standard-of-care and research patients, performing evaluations and consultations, reviewing pretreatment requirements, completing safety medical reviews, and managing patients through the full arc of their trial participation.
You will also serve in a Sub-Investigator capacity. That means a working command of study protocols, patient safety requirements, source documentation, and regulatory expectations — not just familiarity with them. Your judgment on eligibility, safety, and protocol adherence carries weight.
The work is genuinely collaborative. You will partner with physicians, clinical research coordinators, research recruiters, and other research staff to execute study visits, keep source documentation accurate, review informed consent records, and make sure protocols are followed the way they were written.
There is real patient ownership here as well. You will help manage patients from their first visit through study completion and closeout, contributing to emerging care for people affected by chronic hepatic and gastrointestinal disease.
Why This Role Stands Out:
A four-day workweek — Monday through Thursday 4/10s, with no regularly scheduled Friday shift
Direct, hands‑on involvement in Phase 1 clinical trials rather than research on the margins of a clinic day
Sub‑Investigator responsibility, with an active role in how studies are actually executed
Ownership of patients across the entire trial lifecycle, from first evaluation through closeout
A clinically complex GI and hepatology patient population that rewards depth of expertise
A rare blend of advanced practice, protocol work, patient safety, and emerging therapies in one role
What We're Looking For:
An NP or PA with previous clinical research experience and a working understanding of trial protocols and research processes
Comfort managing clinically complex patients with minimal assistance
Strong clinical judgment and the confidence to make independent decisions within scope
A detail‑oriented approach to research documentation and protocol compliance
A collaborator and leader who works well across both clinical and research teams
A resourceful problem‑solver who finds solutions and makes good use of the resources available
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Perform patient evaluations, consultations, and pretreatment reviews for both standard-of-care and clinical research patients.
Serve in a Sub-Investigator capacity and support the clinical execution of Phase 1 research protocols.
Oversee appropriate aspects of clinical trial patient care and conduct medical and safety reviews.
Diagnose conditions and make appropriate treatment decisions within your established scope of practice.
Educate patients on therapeutic options available through applicable hepatology clinical trials.
Counsel patients and families and coordinate direct-care interventions with physicians.
Serve as a primary clinical point of contact and take responsibility for managing assigned patients.
Collaborate with clinical research coordinators, recruiters, physicians, and other research personnel to complete study visits.
Review study documentation, clinical charting, source documentation, and informed consent records for completeness and accuracy.
Maintain a thorough understanding of assigned protocols and communicate study requirements to the research team.
Perform applicable in-clinic procedures, including FibroScan, when appropriately trained and qualified.
Support assigned studies and patients from initial evaluation through study completion and closeout.
Required Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Current and appropriate NP or PA certification
Active or eligible license to practice in AZ
Nurse Practitioner candidates must maintain applicable RN and NP licensure and certification
Physician Assistant candidates must maintain applicable NCCPA certification
Previous clinical research experience with a strong understanding of research processes and protocols
At least 1 year of experience practicing as an NP or PA in a clinic or hospital setting
Ability to diagnose and manage clinically complex patients with minimal assistance
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to complete GCP and IATA training upon hire
Ability to maintain the certifications required by the applicable department or division
Valid documentation and authorization to work in the United States
Preferred Background:
Previous outpatient gastroenterology and/or hepatology experience
Phase 1 clinical trial experience
Experience caring for patients with chronic hepatic disease
Experience performing FibroScan procedures
Bilingual English/Spanish skills
Leadership or mentoring experience within a clinical research environment
Comfort with electronic medical record systems, including eCW, and with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneDrive
Commitment to continued professional development and additional certifications
This Role Is Likely a Fit If You…
Have clinical research experience and understand what a Sub-Investigator is responsible for.
Want direct involvement in Phase 1 trials and emerging therapies.
Enjoy combining advanced clinical practice with research responsibilities.
Are comfortable managing complex patients with a high degree of autonomy.
Thrive in a multidisciplinary environment alongside physicians, coordinators, and research staff.
Value a four-day, Monday through Thursday workweek.
This Role May Not Be a Fit If You…
Do not have previous clinical research experience.
Prefer a traditional clinical position without research or protocol responsibilities.
Are uncomfortable with detailed source documentation and regulatory requirements.
Prefer a role with minimal responsibility for complex patient management.
Are not drawn to GI, hepatology, chronic hepatic disease, or clinical research.
Prefer a fully remote or hybrid position, or need a five-day schedule with shorter daily shifts.
Why Join Us:
This position offers an uncommon combination of advanced clinical practice, Phase 1 research, specialty medicine, and genuine patient ownership. You will be directly involved in clinical trials, work with an experienced multidisciplinary research team, and help safeguard patient safety while emerging therapies are evaluated.
The Monday through Thursday 4/10 schedule gives you a consistent four-day workweek while you build specialized expertise in clinical research, gastroenterology, and hepatology. If you are an experienced NP or PA with clinical research experience who wants a more specialized and impactful role in trials.
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Worksite address
chandler, AZ, 85249, US
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